US Bridges

FAS 1865 over Platte River Tributary

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · JCT US6/US183 14.9N 6.5E · Structure no. C006914125

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1865 over Platte River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1865 over Platte River Tributary in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 1865
CrossesPlatte River Tributary
LocationJCT US6/US183 14.9N 6.5E
RouteCounty Highway 1865
Coordinates40.6558, -99.2562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2011)
Projected traffic987 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1865 over Platte River Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1865 over Platte River Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1865 over Platte River Tributary carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1865 over Platte River Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1865 over Platte River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.